Business Details
15 Years
experience
Unique Greeting Cards & London Map Tea Towels in London
My Gorgeous Cards was founded in 2011 by Fiona Bell-Currie, whose creative vision established a unique brand specialising in artistic greeting cards and gifts. In May 2019, the business was acquired by Clifford German, a geographer with an MA from Cambridge and a doctorate in Historical Geography from University College London. Cliffords academic background in geography, combined with his journalism career covering business and economics for national newspapers, brings a distinctive expertise to the company. Our signature productsvintage London map tea towelsare screenprinted on 100% UK-made cotton, offering over 60 designs that capture historical street details. Each item reflects a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, with intricate maps allowing customers to locate individual houses.The business continues to evolve while maintaining its core focus on unique, locally inspired designs. Our products are available through our online store and at select events, ensuring accessibility to both local and international customers. The transition to Cliffords leadership ensured the preservation of Fionas creative legacy while introducing new opportunities for growth. Our dedication to historical accuracy and artistic presentation remains central to every product we offer. We strive to provide items that blend practicality with storytelling, celebrating Londons rich geographical heritage through everyday objects.
Services
Greeting Cards
Map Tea Towels
Postcards
Map Prints
Event Stalls
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer UK-made products with historical and geographical precision.
- Our team includes a geographer with academic expertise in historical mapping.
- We provide over 60 unique map designs capturing detailed London street history.
- Our products combine artistic creativity with practical everyday use.
- We maintain continuity from the original founders vision to current ownership.
Services
Map Tea Towels
Our map tea towels showcase detailed historical London street maps screenprinted on 100% UK-made cotton. Each design captures over 50 South London areas with house-level precision. Ideal for gift-giving or personal use, these towels blend practicality with artistic heritage.
Greeting Cards
We offer a diverse range of greeting cards including 3D, retro, and letterpress designs. Specialised collections cater to birthdays, anniversaries, and quirky occasions. All cards maintain the same attention to historical and geographical detail as our other products.
Map Prints
Our map prints feature high-quality reproductions of Londons historical landscapes. Available in various sizes, these prints include postcode-specific designs and Rocque map adaptations. They provide an elegant way to display geographical heritage in homes or offices.
Event Stalls
We participate in local events and markets across London, offering direct customer access to our full product range. These stalls allow customers to view and purchase items in person while engaging with our team about product history and design.
Postcards
Our postcard collection features condensed versions of our map designs and artistic London landmarks. Perfect for sending greetings or as collectibles, these cards maintain the same screenprinting quality as our larger products.
People
Clifford German
Owner
Clifford holds a Cambridge MA and doctorate in Historical Geography from UCL. He taught geography at US universities and worked as a financial journalist for major UK publications before acquiring the business in 2019.
Fiona Bell-Currie
Founder
Fiona established the business in 2011, creating the original map tea towel designs. She transitioned ownership in 2019 to focus on her painting career while ensuring the brands continuity under Cliffords leadership.
Questions
What materials are used for your map tea towels?
Our tea towels are made from 100% UK-produced cotton and screenprinted using durable inks for long-lasting quality.
Can I find my house on your map designs?
Yes, our maps show individual houses across over 60 London areas, allowing precise location identification.
Do you offer international shipping?
Yes, we ship worldwide through our online store and at events with delivery options displayed at checkout.
Are your greeting cards available in physical stores?
Our cards are primarily sold through our online store and event stalls, though some stockists may carry them.
What historical periods do your map designs cover?
Our maps include Ordnance Survey editions and older historical versions dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
How often do you update your product range?
We regularly introduce new map designs and occasionally expand into related products like postcards and prints.
